12 Day Giant Irish Adventure Tour

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12 Day Giant Irish Adventure Tour

Overview

This epic 12-day Irish tour effortlessly explores more of Ireland than most Irish people will visit in their lifetime. From the Giant’s Causeway in the very northeast to the Blarney Stone in the south-west, the tour is filled with amazing and varied scenery, fantastic walks, great outdoor activity options. Not to mention fascinating historical and legendary sites. This really is a tour of a lifetime.

About This Tour

On this incredible Irish adventure, you will experience and learn about both the modern and ancient history of Ireland. This 'Giant Irish Adventure Tour' is made up of our award-winning 8-day tour plus with the added bonus of experiencing Northern Ireland and the rugged north-west coast. On this Vagabond Tour, you will travel the length of the famous 'Wild Atlantic Way'. Please see below more details on parts of Ireland you will explore.

The tours leave from Dublin city centre at 08.20am on the first morning and get back about 6 pm on the last day. So we would advise arriving at least the night before and if you would be planning to fly out on the last night, then not to book a flight before 9 pm.

Northern and Northwest Ireland:

The stunning Dunluce Castle

In 2007 Northern Ireland was named as one of the top ten places in the world to visit by Lonely Planet travel guides. Not surprising really when you consider the great scenery, fascinating history and political situation, the activity options, and the genuinely warm welcome. Plus, of course, for many, it is a completely new area to be explored as the peace has unfolded over the last ten years. All the highlights such as Belfast, Derry, The Antrim coastline and the Giant's Causeway are covered – plus plenty of secret places of our own. Fans of the Game of Thrones will be treated to see many of the stunning backdrops from the series, which were shot largely in Northern Ireland. To check out these scene location click here.

Northwest and Western Ireland:

Slieve League - Ireland's highest cliffs

Heading across to the north-west imagine a country of wild moorland, rugged mountain ranges, and endless unspoiled beaches. Counties Donegal, Sligo and Mayo feature some of Europe's least populated regions – at times we will have the landscape all to ourselves as we walk in the hills of Donegal, explore the megalithic tombs at Carrowkeel or walk along silver strand beach in Mayo. There are of course a few well-known highlights, like Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holiest mountain and plenty of breathtaking lesser known locations.

Western Ireland:

Doolough Famine Memorial Co Mayo

The Western section of the tour weaves its way down the coast from county Mayo into counties Galway and Clare and down towards the mighty River Shannon. Firstly we enter Connemara, a favorite area for Irish people to come on holiday due to the rugged scenery, local friendliness and culture. Continuing south, either through or around Galway city we enter the southerly province of Munster and county Clare to explore the unique landscape of the Burren, enjoy the live traditional Irish music in area and marvel at the Cliffs of Moher.

South West Ireland:

Coastal View on the Beara Peninsula

The south-west is the most popular area of Ireland for visitors, and with good reason. We spend four nights in Counties Kerry and Cork exploring the three peninsulas of Dingle, Iveragh (the Ring of Kerry) and Beara. Each has its unique scenery and atmosphere, from the green rolling fields and buzzing town of Dingle, to the majestic mountains of the Ring of Kerry and the remote and unspoiled wilderness of the Beara Peninsula. We take trips to islands, sea-kayak with seals, visit ancient archaeological sites and enjoy first-class Cork and Kerry hospitality before heading inland and back through Limerick and Tipperary to Dublin.

Entrance fee included to most of the historical and archaeological sites along the way, including Blarney Stone €18.00 and Rock of Cashel €8.00. Also entry to the Giant's Causeway Centre GB£11.50 and the Cliffs of Moher €6.00

AND...Your departure is guaranteed once we have confirmed your booking (we have never cancelled a tour, that's a promise)

Price - Optional Extras description

We try and keep any additional costs to a minimum and these activities account for only a small part of the daily activities on tour. As we stated above, most of the historical sites we visit are free to enter, as of course are the walks and beaches. The additional activities we do offer are ones that have proved to be a big success with customers over the years.

Key Points

Activity:Hikes, kayaking, horse-riding, cycling and boat trips. Plus lots of history and culture. If this sounds too active, then we suggest a Driftwood 11 day tour.

Pace Of Tour:12 days of activity, adventure and discovery. This tour requires a good level of fitness. For example, can you hike for 2.5 hours on undulating hill paths? Would you enjoy a 2.5 hour cycle on varying terrain?

Travellers Tales

Testimonial

We recently returned from the 12 day Vagabond Adventure with tour guide Sean. He ensured that all had a great trip. He is a walking encyclopedia of all things Irish, told many funny stories and is a true gentleman. There were 5 of us traveling together with 3 couples. I can honestly say that I can't decide which day I liked best. Everything was wonderful. Being off the beaten track away from tour buses, having to ourselves country roads, castles, ring forts, hiking trails, the greenest vistas and clearest water one has ever seen made this absolutely the trip of a lifetime. If you want to see the best that Ireland has to offer and like some daily activity this is the trip to book!

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